Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Curitiba, BR, 81260-900
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
What you will do
Responsibilities
Your Core Responsibilities:
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Lead and manage the manufacturing engineering team, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and high-performance culture. Provide mentorship, guidance, and development opportunities to ensure team success and professional growth.
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Drive strategic manufacturing initiatives by overseeing complex industrialization and investment projects, including the introduction of new products and components into powertrain assembly and machining line. Lead capacity and footprint planning efforts to align with long-term operational goals.
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Develop and implement manufacturing processes, project plans, and budgets, ensuring optimal efficiency, quality, safety, and cost control. Apply robust risk mitigation strategies to support successful execution.
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Champion Lean Manufacturing, Industry 4.0, digitalization and continuous improvement practices to enhance flow, technical availability, productivity, safety and ergonomics across all operations.
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Represent GTO PTP (Group Trucks Operations Powertrain Production) in global and cross-functional teams and networks, acting as a key liaison with Product/Processes Development, Technology and Quality.
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Manage the implementation of new equipment, technologies, and automation systems, continuously advancing manufacturing capabilities.
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Provide expert technical support to resolve complex manufacturing challenges, improve operational performance, and drive innovation.
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Lead the EEM (Early Equipment Management) focus area, contributing actively to the strategic evolution of the manufacturing engineering.
Who are you?
In order to do that, it is important that you have:
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Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering; MBA or postgraduate in Leadership or Project Management is a plus.
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Strong manufacturing engineering experience in machining and/or assembly environments, including 3+ years in leadership roles.
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Proven experience leading teams and delivering results in Lean Manufacturing environments, with strong knowledge of continuous improvement tools and methodologies.
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Demonstrated experience in project management and process improvement.
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Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire teams and drive performance.
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Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex situations and develop effective, data-driven solutions.
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In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, including assembly methods, machining and automation.
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Experience with Industry 4.0 technologies and digital manufacturing tools.
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Strategic and agile mindset with strong operational execution capabilities.
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Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
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Knowledge of Volvo products, processes, and systems is a differential.
It is also important that you:
- Are a passionate and driven leader with a growth mindset, eager to learn and challenge the status quo.
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Thrive in fast-paced, cross-functional environments, collaborating effectively and inspiring high-performing teams.
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Excel in communication and stakeholder management, with a strong focus on customers and delivering solutions and results.
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Are a strategic thinker who can navigate complexity, manage projects under pressure, and drive meaningful change.
This selection process will be conducted with the support of the consulting firm A Priori
At Volvo do Brasil, we value the candidate experience and collaborate with approved partners to ensure a professional selection process aligned with our values.
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Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
Group Trucks Operations encompasses all production of the Group’s manufacturing of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks, as well as engines and transmissions. We also orchestrate the spare parts distribution for Volvo Group’s customers globally and design, operate and optimize logistics and supply chains for all brands. We count 30,000 employees at 30 plants and 50 distribution centers across the globe. Our global footprint offers an opportunity for an international career in a state-of-the-art industrial environment, where continuous improvement is the foundation. As our planet is facing great challenges, we - one of the largest industrial organizations in the world - stand at the forefront of innovation. We are ready to rise to the challenge. Would you like to join us?